Epidemiological and molecular investigation of a hepatitis A outbreak in Tamil Nadu, Southern India

Conclusions: The infection was caused by HAV genotype IIIA. Improved access to clean drinking water, sanitation around drinking water sources and routine chlorination of drinking water in poor and developing countries are needed, as well as childhood HAV vaccination under regular immunization programs in endemic countries.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research